Cycling

Cycling in Burlington

Burlington is a cyclists delight with many on and off road trails for every skill level.  Enjoy vistas along the waterfront or wonderful rural routes through the countryside.Bike Rental at Waterfront Trail Leisure Co.

Start Spinning your Wheels!

Burlington and area is a wonderful place to cycle in all seasons with scenic rural roads, picturesque waterfront trails and historic downtown routes. Some of our major attractions such as the Royal Botanical Gardens, Bronte Creek Provincial Park and Conservation Halton also have an extensive trail network at their locations.  Why not cycle to some of the Chocolate Trail locations and enjoy a treat after your exercise! 

There are a number of maps available for cyclists for the area including:

Types of Cycling and Pathways in Burlington

  • On-road bike lanes:  with designated portion of the existing roadway for cyclists and lanes are delineated by a painted white strip and bike symbols
  • On-road bike route:  preferred route connecting other cycling routes identified with signs but without designated bike lanes in place
  • Multi-use path - adjacent to the road:  two-way pathway separated from roadway by curb and open space shared by more than one type of user (cyclists, pedestrians and in-line skaters)
  • Off-road multi-use path:  two-way pathway shared by more than one type of user usually located within park or hydro corridor

Cycling Etiquette

  • Keep to the rightShare the Road sign
  • Signal your turn
  • Cyclists yield to pedestrians
  • Give audible warnings when passing
  • Keep to the trail
  • Do not litter
  • Respect nature and private property

CCA Member Road Side Cycle Assistance

CAA has begun a program specifically for CAA members who are cyclists. CAA Bike Assist offers road-side assistance for you and your bike. If you have a problem that cannot be remedied on-site, they will ‘tow’ you to where you need to go. What does that mean? Four tows up to 10km for Basic Members and four tows up to 200km for Plus Members. Premier Members will receive one 320km tow and four 200km tows. Now, please note: if you are in the middle of a forest and vehicular access is not permitted, no dice. Each Bike Assist call counts as one of your roadside calls for your vehicle. Service is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. No extra fees. It is a permanent benefit for members. This service is currently not available in Niagara.

Cycling Events

Bike Technicians

Welcome Cyclists

The Welcome Cyclist Network is an initiaitive focused on connecting cyclists to bicycle friendly accommodations, restaurants, attractions, cycling  buisnesses and community facilities.   Each of these  Burlington locations offer secure bike racks/shelters, cycling information and a MEC bike repair kit for emergency use.   Venues recently registered with the Welcome Cyclist Network:

Facilities

Accommodations

Look for the Welcome Cyclist accreditation symbol in many of our community facilities, attractions, hotels and tourist information centre. This symbol ensures a safe place to store your bike, access a repair kit and obtain information on cycling in our community and region.  Come in and say hello!  For information on the Welcome Cyclist Network and cycle friendly facilities in the Halton Region visit. 

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